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2012

Jun 8, 2012

YOU DECIDE: What's the meaning of super-low interest rates?

The interest rate paid on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes fell to it's lowest point ever recently. What does that super-low rate mean for your and the nation's economy? Mike Walden discusses. 

Jun 8, 2012

Investing in a college degree

In today’s economy, is spending money to obtain a college degree worthwhile? And if so, are there caveats to that generalization? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers, pointing out factors prospective college students should consider as they decide whether college will work for them. 

Jun 7, 2012

The rental society

A new book argues that renting has replaced owning for many people and that this is not a bad thing. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains the author’s reasoning. 

Jun 6, 2012

The Produce Lady offers live online canning demos

Dr. Ben Chapman, a food safety specialist with N.C. Cooperative Extension, will join Brenda Sutton, The Produce Lady, in two live, one-hour demonstrations on proper canning techniques. 

Jun 6, 2012

Will the euro survive?

Elections in France and Greece have again raised questions about the financial stability of the European Union and the future of the common currency called the euro. Might Europe reach a point where member countries each go back to their own currency? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Jun 5, 2012

Was the jobs report disappointing?

The latest national jobs report showed 115,000 net new non-farm jobs created last month. This resulted in a reduction in the unemployment rate from 8.2 percent to 8.1 percent. But 500,000 people also dropped out of the labor force. So was this a positive or a negative report? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jun 4, 2012

Scientists seek public's help to aid trees

North Carolina State University scientists are seeking the public's help in identifying hemlock and Fraser fir trees that appear to be able to resist insects that are killing many of the trees. 

Jun 4, 2012

Retailers respond

Traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers and online sellers continue to battle for the consumer dollar. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden outlines the latest in this head-to-head confrontation. 

Jun 1, 2012

CALS dean candidates named

A search committee named to select candidates for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has selected three candidates. CALS Dean Johnny Wynne, who has served as interim dean or dean for nine years, plans to retire at the end of June. 

Jun 1, 2012

Is government getting smaller?

A national newspaper recently carried a headline stating that government in the United States has been getting smaller. Given all the borrowing and spending the federal government has done during the recession, can this be true? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.